Educational Opportunity Center
Access to education looks different for everyone. Through professional development, advocacy and expertise, the Educational Opportunity Center at MDC provides tools and resources for first-generation college individuals and potential students to carve a path out of poverty.
Overcome the barriers to education
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a TRiO-funded program that supports adults with free educational planning, career advising and exploration, assistance with financial aid forms and college applications, and student loan default advocacy.
Career
Advising
College
Planning
Admissions
Support
Financial
Literacy
Navigating Student Loans
Navigating Scholarships
Upcoming Events
Employment Readiness Workshop Series
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
The Education Opportunity Center staff are currently offering virtual services. Schedule an appointment and request an interview by phone, email, or video chat with an advisor today.
Our Locations
MDC Learning Center
721 S. Fawcett Ave., Room 203
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 888-6055
Tacoma Goodwill / REACH Center
714 South 27th Street,
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 573-6833
Bates Technical College
1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7153
Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd., SW, Bldg. 17
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 583-8823
Pierce College
Fort. Steilacoom Campus
9401 Farwest Dr., SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6682
Puyallup Campus
1601 39th Ave., SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 722-3429 (Ft. Steilacoom and Puyallup Campus)
Tacoma Community College
6501 S. 19th St., Bldg. 7
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5201
The Evergreen State College
Tacoma Campus
1210 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-3000
University of Washington
Tacoma Campus
1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 692-4000
Contact US
For an appointment with one of our advisers, use the contact form.
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Weekends and Holidays
